On 18 January 2026, the Artsakh Cultural Preservation Centre and MOONQ TechnoSchool, which coordinates the GCE Artsakh Coalition, brought together displaced communities in Yerevan, Armenia, for a public event titled “We Are Here.”
The gathering combined a vibrant fair of forcibly displaced entrepreneurs and organisations from Artsakh with a closing concert, showcasing the creative, educational, and productive potential of Artsakh Armenians despite the trauma of displacement. Education was central to the event. MOONQ TechnoSchool presented how it is keeping learning going for displaced children and young people by quickly expanding its work in Armenia, now reaching nearly 300 students in different regions with programmes that strengthen their digital literacy and technological skills.
While the Government of Armenia and international partners have launched several social programmes, initiatives such as MOONQ TechnoSchool are struggling to sustain their activities, having restarted their work in Armenia without state or international funding. The “We Are Here” event was a reminder that education and culture remain central pillars of resilience, dignity, and hope for displaced Artsakh communities, and that this work urgently needs long-term support.
